Description
This Chicken Alfredo Sloppy Joes recipe offers a creamy, flavorful twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich. Featuring shredded chicken simmered in rich Alfredo sauce and Parmesan cheese, this dish is quick to prepare and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Creamy and comforting, these sandwiches are sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or leftover)
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for toasting buns)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Onion: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Add the shredded chicken, Alfredo sauce, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir everything together thoroughly.
- Cook Mixture: Continue cooking the mixture for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and creamy.
- Toast Buns (Optional): While the chicken mixture cooks, lightly butter the hamburger buns and toast them in a separate skillet or in the oven until golden brown.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spoon the creamy chicken Alfredo mixture onto the bottom halves of each toasted bun, then top with the remaining halves.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, sprinkle chopped parsley on top for garnish and serve the sandwiches immediately while warm.
Notes
- For added flavor and texture, top the sandwiches with cooked bacon bits or a slice of mozzarella cheese before serving.
- You can use leftover grilled chicken, rotisserie chicken, or canned chicken as a convenient protein option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
